OpenTable, the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations, has unveiled a global rebrand to further its mission of powering great dining experiences. Core elements of the new OpenTable brand include a re-imagined company logo mark and tagline, as well as a fresh and current look and feel of the web and mobile experiences for both diners and restaurants. The … [Read more...]
Updated Guide can help prevent kitchen fires
B&ES has warned that a poorly maintained kitchen extraction ductwork is a huge fire risk and insurance companies can refuse to pay up if a fire is traced back to grease laden ductwork. Out now is the newly updated ‘TR/19 Guide to Good Practice – Internal Cleanliness of Ventilation Systems’. Insurance claims may be unsuccessful Proprietors should be aware that many … [Read more...]
Coca-Cola celebrates centenary of its iconic bottle
This year Coca‑Cola celebrates 100 years of its Contour Bottle. Featuring a sensuous, curvaceous silhouette like no other, the Coca‑Cola Bottle is one of the most famous and unmistakable designs of all time. Created in 1915 by The Root Glass Company of Terre Haute Indiana to stop the efforts of copycat cola brands, the bottle answered a brief that called for “the packaging … [Read more...]
Public Health Minister congratulates on removal of 1.3 billion units of alcohol
Public Health Minister Jane Ellison has congratulated the drinks industry on its success in removing 1.3 billion units of alcohol from the UK market at an event in Parliament last night. Hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, in partnership with the British Beer & Pub Association and the Portman Group, the event marked the successful initiative which is part of … [Read more...]
Prospective MPs pledge for pub-goers’ votes
CAMRA has today announced that 500 election candidates from across the parties have pledged support for community pubs and real ale ahead of the General Election. CAMRA has issued a challenge to each of the parties to get their candidates to add their support. The 500 candidates have pledged to: Support well-run community pubs Promote Britain's 1,300 … [Read more...]